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Weapons

What to Look for When Buying a Holster

There are two requirements for every holster. Number one, a holster needs to keep a pistol secure when it is not needed. Number two, a holster has to let the wearer get to his or her weapon fast when it is needed.

July 2, 2013

Patrol

Safariland's Hatch Donates Gloves To Okla. First Responders

Safariland's Hatch has donating Operator HK field gloves to first responders sifting through debris of the tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on May 20.

May 30, 2013

Patrol

Uniform Accessories: Duty Belts

These six duty belts give officers an often overlooked yet essential uniform accessory. View our other uniform accessory galleries covering socks and underwear. Photos courtesy of vendors.

May 28, 2013

Weapons

Model 22 Wallet Profile Holster

Safariland

With an extra-thin construction and square backing, Safariland's Model 22 Wallet Profile Holster provides the impression that a wallet is being carried in the pocket rather than a holster.

May 19, 2013

Weapons

Safariland Introduces Weather-Resistant Duty Holster

Safariland has released its 7TS duty holsters designed to resist extremes in temperature. The company is initially offering fits for the Beretta 92 and Glock G17 (9mm) or G22 (.40 S&W).

May 16, 2013

Special Units

Protech Tactical Introduces Type IV Rifle Plate

The Model 2230 has been successfully tested to defeat the .30-caliber M2-AP (Armor Piercing) round. It's manufactured with a ceramic-aramid composite

May 2, 2013

Special Units

Protech Tactical Introduces TSI Ballistic Shields

Protech Tactical, a division of The Safariland Group, has introduced its TSI line of Type IIIA ballistic shields, according to the company.

March 21, 2013

Patrol

ABA Introduces Xtreme SX Body Armor Models

The Xtreme SX ballistic package features the newest generation of Honeywell Spectra Shield, a composite material made with high-strength, lightweight Spectra fiber for greater protection and comfort.

January 30, 2013

Patrol

Second Chance Summit ST Vest Protects Female Officers

Second Chance has introduced the Summit ST body armor line that incorporates Kevlar and Gore-Tex fabrics and includes a female version.

January 29, 2013

Special Units

Protech Tactical Introduces Core Assault Vest

Protech Tactical, a business unit of The Safariland Group, has introduced the side-opening CAV (Core Assault Vest) carrier that allows SWAT units to customize it based on the mission.

January 28, 2013

Patrol

Understanding Armor Plates

Soft body armor ballistic vest packages are rated levels 1 through 4 by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) based on how much protection from ballistic rounds they are rated to provide. Similarly, armor plates are available in two different types or classes tested and recognized by the NIJ: type 3 and type 4.

January 24, 2013

Weapons

SLS Low Signature Holster

Safariland

Safariland's Model 6004USN SLS Low Signature Tactical Holster capitalizes on the features of the best-selling 6004 tactical thigh rig and the newly introduced 6378USN.

January 20, 2013